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When did Okinawa become a part of Japan?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 12/17/2022

It became the Okinawan Prefecture of Japan after it was annexed in 1879. It held that status until the US invaion of the Ryuku Islamds on 23 March 1945 and was occupied until 15 May 1972 when it was reunited with Japan.

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∙ 12y ago

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Is Okinawa in Japan?

Okinawa is an Island south of Japan and today it is part of the country of Japan.

What part of China is Okinawa in?

Okinawa is in Japan not China.

What country was okinawa part of before World War 2?

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Okinawa is a volcano in which country?

Okinawa is not a volcano; it is a Japanese prefecture located in the southern part of Japan. Japan has several volcanoes, but Okinawa itself is not one.

Was Okinawa in World War 1?

Okinawa is a part of Japan so yes, Okinawa was in WWI.

What part of japan surrendered first?

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What country was okinawa part of before WW2?

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Was okinawa a country?

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Which island starts with the letter o?

Okinawa is an island. It is located in the Pacific Ocean and is part of Japan.

Where was Karate first created?

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Which direction is Okinawa from the rest of Japan?

Okinawa is south southwest from mainland Japan.

Does it snow in okinawa Japan?

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